Tag Archives: senses

Viewing the World With Autism

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Many times, I’ve seen my son or an autistic student have trouble with something that we take for granted.  Understanding social cues, basic math, idioms, and the list can keep going because it differs from person to person.  When I … Continue reading →

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#4 of All Time- Pros and Cons of Super Senses

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Thought it would be interesting to see the top non-promo posts of all time.  This one went live on July 19, 2014.) The above is a show from the late 90’s that was about a cop whose senses where enhanced.  … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Mind’s Eye

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(Not 100% sure where I was going here.  Possibly about how we examine and interpret the world through our own senses and mind.  Yet, we can run into people who view things differently.  Do we all share the same reality … Continue reading →

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Creating the Horror Atmosphere

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

You know, I never realized it wasn’t spelled ‘Cemetery’ until now.  All I remember is that this covered always freaked me out and was responsible for me not trusting a neighborhood cat for a week.  It looks creepy even though … Continue reading →

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Pros and Cons of Super Senses

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The above is a show from the late 90’s that was about a cop whose senses where enhanced.  Not just a few like Wolverine, but all 5 and the creators were very good about giving each one a use.  Ellison … Continue reading →

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Senses in Writing: Touching the Invisible . . . Things

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The last of the senses might be one of the easiest to use, but it depends on your personal opinion.  I tend to find sight the sense that I utilize instinctively only because I think about what is in view … Continue reading →

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Senses in Writing: Tasting the Invisible Tastes

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a fairly specific and rarely used sense because it involves the mouth.  Eyes, ears, and nose have some range.  You’re always touching something.  Yet, the sense of taste needs to be stimulated at close range.  Does this mean … Continue reading →

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Senses in Writing: Smelling the Invisible Scents

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The usage of scents, aromas, odors, and smells in books is very interesting.  In a visual medium, you see a person’s reactions and that helps you figure out what’s going on.  In a book, you need to be told this.  … Continue reading →

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Senses in Writing: Hear the Invisible Sounds

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Something I’ve heard a few times is that a sound shouldn’t be put into a story unless it has a plot significance.  Otherwise, it’s only filler and should be cut.  I politely disagree because our sense of hearing is one … Continue reading →

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Senses in Writing: Seeing the Invisible Worlds

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This week I’m talking about how to use and evoke senses within your story.  As usual, this is personal opinion formed from experiences. First, a very brief overview of the week’s topic.  If you can set off a reader’s senses … Continue reading →

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